French authorities have approved Bourgogne Côte D’Or, a new regional appellation, which could become a new premium area of wine production in the heart of Burgundy.
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The news of the investigation into bulk wine negociant Raphael Michel has shaken the French and UK trades this week. Will this scandal affect bulk’s chances of emerging from bottled wine’s shadow? Jo Gilbert reports
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France’s biggest bulk wine merchant is currently under investigation for allegedly passing off 3 million cases of table wine as being from prestigious Rhône appellations over a period of three years.
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Bordeaux oenophiles can now access all the latest news and training from the region via a new digital source.
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Niche wine importer Red Squirrel has released a new range of £12 in-house blended wines through which they hope to compete with the grey squirrels of the wine world.
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Historic Burgundy brand Château de Pommard has given itself a 21st century overhaul by updating its traditional Burgundian bottle design.
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Four wine buyers descended on Champagne last month and with their expertise ranging from a Michelin-starred restaurant to independent merchants to drinks distributors, the insight and expectations of Champagne were unique to each buyer. Starting with a trip to Épernay via Montagne de Reims and then south to the Aube, the visits were just as varied as the buyers. Jane Parkinson reports
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Maison Louis Jadot has acquired Burgundian estate Domaine Prieur-Brunet in Santenay for an undisclosed sum.
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By Jason Haynes, Burgundy Specialist at Flint Wines
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Prior to the Bordeaux fair earlier this month, Guillaume Deglise spoke to Andrew Catchpole on the trends and developments shaping this year’s content
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Do consumers understand the full extent of Champagne’s diversity? Jo Gilbert investigates
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France is edging its way back into the limelight as a source of adventurous, engaging and innovative wines. Andrew Catchpole reports
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Vinexpo has announced an agreement with leading Chinese online platform Alibaba to promote recognition of the exhibition brand in China and deliver a partnership with its annual 9 September wine fair.
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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is threatening to challenge the French status quo with the launch of its newest brand.
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Gruppo Campari has sold Loire Valley producer Château de Sancerre, and with it, exits from the business of selling still wine.
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Rémy Martin is the latest brand to hop on board the virtual reality train to explore new ways of engaging with customers.
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A long-term research and development project undertaken by Central Loire Valley Wines (BIVC) aimed at improving both the quality and variety of Sauvignon Blanc is close to fruition.
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Famille Helfrich is to release the first vintage from its Margaux property - Château La Fortune.
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Insights_bordeaux.pdfOur resident Bordeaux correspondent and producer Gavin Quinney gives the low-down on the highs of a fine year
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Wine writer and educator Jayne Powell has won a protracted five-year legal battle to use the moniker “Champagne Jayne” as her official trademark.
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